New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Cast Steel Intermediate Roll for Tandem Mill

Cast steel intermediate roll weighing 3,800 kg positioned between work and backup rolls in tandem rolling mills for aluminum or steel strip production. HTS 8455.30.0045 applies to cast steel rolling mill rolls in this weight category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+40.0%40%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+15.0%15%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+15.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8455.10.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40%

If made of forged steel instead of cast

Forged steel rolls for rolling mills have separate heading based on manufacturing process.

7325.99.10.00Higher: 75% vs 40%

If sold as unfinished castings

Incomplete cast steel products not machined for rolling use classified as castings.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 40%

If for semiconductor wafer grinding equipment

Rolls integral to Chapter 84 statistical note equipment for semiconductor processing.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide mill type specifications (tandem, reversing) to support classification

• Ensure no surface hardening treatments that might reclassify as finished machinery parts